The Dramatic Size Difference Between Parasitic Cowbirds And Their Host Species
The difference in size isn’t always this extreme but it can be even more dramatic than some of the examples I’ve included here.
Category: Sparrows and Finches
Vesper Sparrow Perched And Taking Off From Sagebrush
Juvenile White-crowned Sparrow In An Appealing Setting
Several times each year I make it a point to pay homage to some of the “common species”.
A Merry Christmas To All Of My Feathered Photography Friends
I don’t have many Christmassy photos but this one certainly has the feel of the season.
A White-crowned Sparrow And The Controversy Over Phragmites Control
Does phragmites really deserve its nasty reputation as an invasive species that “should be removed at any cost”?
Three Bird Species On The Same Natural Perch At Different Times
Chipping Sparrow, Sage Thrasher and Northern Mockingbird. And it’s an attractive perch too so at first glance one might assume these photos had been set up. They weren’t.
Cassin’s Finch – Red On Greens
White-crowned Sparrow And Fall Colors Of Wild Rose
Finding birds has been tough lately and yesterday was about as discouraging as it gets.
White-crowned Sparrow Playing Hide And Seek With A Harrier
Nothing major today – just one of those little mini-dramas in the daily life of birds. But it does play out in a pretty setting
White-crowned Sparrow – Why Don’t Sparrows Get More Respect?
When it comes to appreciation from humans this species already has two strikes against it when it steps up to the plate. It’s a sparrow and it’s “common”.
Chipping Sparrow Takeoff Series
Even though this bird from yesterday morning is what some folks would call “only a sparrow” two of the photos in this short series are already among my favorite takeoff or flight shots of any songbird species, ever.
White-crowned Sparrow In Roughly My Ideal Takeoff Posture
Except for a seemingly small but very aggravating detail this second photo might have been among my favorite songbird shots of all time, largely because of degree of difficulty and four unlikely strokes of good luck.
Spotted Towhee(s) Transitioning Into Adult Plumage
These juveniles look a little scruffy this time of year but I refuse to make a big deal out them not looking their best, especially after the photo I posted of myself two days ago.
Fox Sparrow – A Lifer For Me
The last gift to me from my time at the “porcupine bush” was a species I’d never photographed or even seen before – a Fox Sparrow. And yes, that excites me.
The Serviceberry-eating Strategy Of A Lazuli Bunting
It’s often little things like the subtle survival skills of birds that interest me most.
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Vesper Sparrow Perched And Taking Off From Sagebrush
Juvenile White-crowned Sparrow In An Appealing Setting
Several times each year I make it a point to pay homage to some of the “common species”.
A Merry Christmas To All Of My Feathered Photography Friends
I don’t have many Christmassy photos but this one certainly has the feel of the season.
A White-crowned Sparrow And The Controversy Over Phragmites Control
Does phragmites really deserve its nasty reputation as an invasive species that “should be removed at any cost”?
Three Bird Species On The Same Natural Perch At Different Times
Chipping Sparrow, Sage Thrasher and Northern Mockingbird. And it’s an attractive perch too so at first glance one might assume these photos had been set up. They weren’t.
Cassin’s Finch – Red On Greens
White-crowned Sparrow And Fall Colors Of Wild Rose
Finding birds has been tough lately and yesterday was about as discouraging as it gets.
White-crowned Sparrow Playing Hide And Seek With A Harrier
Nothing major today – just one of those little mini-dramas in the daily life of birds. But it does play out in a pretty setting
White-crowned Sparrow – Why Don’t Sparrows Get More Respect?
When it comes to appreciation from humans this species already has two strikes against it when it steps up to the plate. It’s a sparrow and it’s “common”.
Chipping Sparrow Takeoff Series
Even though this bird from yesterday morning is what some folks would call “only a sparrow” two of the photos in this short series are already among my favorite takeoff or flight shots of any songbird species, ever.
White-crowned Sparrow In Roughly My Ideal Takeoff Posture
Except for a seemingly small but very aggravating detail this second photo might have been among my favorite songbird shots of all time, largely because of degree of difficulty and four unlikely strokes of good luck.
Spotted Towhee(s) Transitioning Into Adult Plumage
These juveniles look a little scruffy this time of year but I refuse to make a big deal out them not looking their best, especially after the photo I posted of myself two days ago.
Fox Sparrow – A Lifer For Me
The last gift to me from my time at the “porcupine bush” was a species I’d never photographed or even seen before – a Fox Sparrow. And yes, that excites me.
The Serviceberry-eating Strategy Of A Lazuli Bunting
It’s often little things like the subtle survival skills of birds that interest me most.